First Known Use: 1823
Dictionary
monomania
noun mono·ma·nia \ˌmä-nə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\
Definition of MONOMANIA
1
: mental illness especially when limited in expression to one idea or area of thought
2
: excessive concentration on a single object or idea
— mono·ma·ni·ac \-nē-ˌak\ noun or adjective
— mono·ma·ni·a·cal \-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\ adjective
— mono·ma·ni·a·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of MONOMANIA
New Latin
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Medical Dictionary
monomania
noun mono·ma·nia \ˌmän-ə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\
Medical Definition of MONOMANIA
: mental disorder especially when limited in expression to one idea or area of thought
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